Services
Registered Counsellor
Gaye Mallinson
Languages Spoken:
- English
At Somatic Psychotherapies, I offer my counselling and trauma informed yoga therapy to Individuals, Couples and Families with availability for weekday and weekend sessions. Private Health Insurance Rebates are available with multiple funds.
I have extensive background of experience as a counsellor, nurse, am ex-military and have worked within the ambulance sector, medical/pharmaceuticals sales, restorative justice and sex work industry.
I work with Adults 18yrs+ on a range of issues including: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Emotional Regulation Problems including Anger Management, Family Violence, Sexual Abuse, Past Trauma & Critical Incidents, Workplace & Relationship Difficulties, Sexual Intimacy & Gender Related Issues, Chronic Pain & Health Issues, Redundancy & Career Change, Self-Esteem & Confidence Issues, Addictions, Compulsive Behaviours, Hoarding & Phobia's.
If the issue troubling you is not listed, feel free to contact me directly. If I can’t assist, or you feel my service is not a good fit for you, I am happy to assist you locating a service that can support your needs.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic methods including somatic (mind/body) based therapies. I can teach a range of skills to support effective emotional regulation and communication as needed. The range of therapeutic modalities I utilise include: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping), Brainspotting Therapy (BSP), Trauma Informed Yoga (TIY), Pranayama Breathwork, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Acknowledgement & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing (MIT).
I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can provide a copy of these for your doctor to assist you further where requested.
My aim is to assist you or your loved ones with a range of life difficulties to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic healing methods. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
Qualifications
Affiliations
Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP) & New Zealand Association of Counselling (NZAC)
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